BEING-NESS
Good afternoon, friend ~
Thank you for continuing to engage in my monthly communication. Each time I receive a response to one of my Notes, sharing what resonated with you or offering your own anecdote related to what I’ve written, it gives me a natural serotonin boost. What could be better than activating our own happy chemicals in our brain through mutual connection?
The quote by Emerson spoke to me as I observe the beginning of the summer season. With the longer days, I find I expect more of myself. More hours to do more things. Isn’t it remarkable to notice that as more things get checked off the list, the list manages to get longer still? Or is it just me?
I am going to make a more concerted effort to heed Emerson’s words. The dopamine hit that comes with each item checked off the list (another happy chemical activated naturally!) is going to be celebrated and then let go. When the day is done, I will allow it to be enough. Longer days do not necessitate more ‘doing-ness’; in fact, I am deciding to see this time as an opportunity for ‘being-ness’.
Time to be…
Present | Grateful | Peaceful | Thoughtful | Easeful
As always, I invite you to do the same and share with me what’s on your list!
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I am excited to be presenting in a variety of formats this month ~ join us and share with others:
Friday, June 12th: P4P, an in-person event hosted by River’s Bend. This is an opportunity for connection, networking, and CEUs! I will be presenting on the topic, “We’re All Aging: What Comes Next?”
Monday, June 15th: Dahring Cusmano Investment Professionals' online webinar, “Aging Well, Together: Planning, Family, and Care Before a Crisis.” Gain essential tools, insights, and resources to prepare for the years ahead. Register here.
Wednesday, June 24th: I am hosting Gayle Taub, Wellness Coach and Founder of Gazelle Health in an online Wednesday Wisdom edition of “Ask the Expert.” Sign up here.
Check out my most recent podcast interview on “If It's Not One Thing, It's Joanna.” Hosted by a fabulous brother-sister team, Andrew and Karin Edelson, who are caring for their mom with compassion, humor, and dignity. Listen here.
Yours as ever,
